Mars Hill, N.C.----The Wingate University Bulldogs opened play Friday with a 26-7 setback against Milligan, but bounced back by picking up a 32-6 conference victory at Mars Hill University. Wingate moves to 5-2 overall and 5-1 in Conference Carolinas action.

GAME ONE| MILLIGAN 26 WINGATE 7

KEY STATS

- Milligan had 242 passing ayrds and 16 rushing yards for 258 yards of offense
- Wingate had 95 rushing yards and 66 passing yards, good for 161 total yards
- Each team had a turnover
- Milligan had a 12-6 advantage in first downs
- Each team had two sacks

KEY BULLDOGS

- Jhenelle Francis threw for 66 yards and a touchdown
- She added 90 rushing yards
- Evonne Bruestle had five catches for 31 yards
- Addison Cadwell added four receptions for five yards and a touchdown
- Bruestle had five tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks
- Alana Placide had five tackles and an interception

GAME TWO | WINGATE 32 MARS HILL 6

KEY STATS

- Wingate had 264 passing yards and 59 rushing yards for 323 yards of offense
- Mars Hill had 121 passing yards and 20 rushing yards for 141 total yards
- The 'Dogs had three of the five turnovers in the contest
- The Bulldogs held a 9-5 advantage in first downs
- Wingate piled up five of the six sacks on the day

KEY BULLDOGS

- Francis threw for 170 yards and two touchdowns, adding 42 rushing yards and a TD
- Cadwell piled up 10 catches for 108 yards and three touchdowns
- Hailey Buis threw for 94 yards and a pair of touchdowns, adding 10 rush yards
- Bruestle had five grabs for 93 yards and a score
- Bruestle had seven tackles with five sacks on the day
- Sophie Matthews led the 'Dogs with eight tackles, adding two pass break-ups
- Kylie Watt notched three tackles and an interception
- Placide added a pick
- Buis added a tackles for loss and a break-up

UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action Saturday, facing Mount St. Mary's and Chowan at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.